Mario Bautista
The American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 AGRS garden rose selections. These roses have triumphed in a rigorous national testing program that recognizes excellence on a regional basis, setting the standard for beauty, fragrance, and resilience in the world of garden roses. The 2025 AGRS winners have been carefully selected based on their outstanding performance and exceptional qualities, making them the epitome of horticultural excellence.
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The 2025 AGRS winners are:
1. 1000 Wishes
Regional Choice Award in four regions: Northwest, South Central, Southeast, and Southwest.
Created by Mike Shoup.
Introduced by the Antique Rose Emporium.
2. Firefly
Regional Choice Award in four regions: North Central, Northwest, South Central, and Southwest, and Fragrance Award.
Created by Ping Lim.
Introduced by Altman Plants.
3. Like No Other
Regional Choice Award in three regions: Northwest, South Central, and Southwest.
Created by Christian Bedard.
Introduced by Jackson & Perkins.
4. Soaring to Glory
Regional Choice Award in three regions: Northwest, South Central, and Southwest.
Created by Keith Zary.
Introduced by Jackson & Perkins.
5. Ruby Red
Regional Choice Award in four regions: North Central, Northwest, South Central, and Southwest.
Created by Meilland Roses.
Introduced by Star Roses and Plants.
6. Fiesta Veranda
Regional Choice Award in three regions: Northwest, South Central, and Southwest.
Created by Kordes Roses.
Introduced by Star Roses and Plants.
7. Blushing Drift
Regional Choice Award in all six regions.
Created by Meilland Roses.
Introduced by Star Roses and Plants.
8. Grand Baby
Regional Choice Award in three regions: North Central, Northwest, and Southwest.
Created by Mike Shoup.
Introduced by the Antique Rose Emporium.
9. Crimson Knight
Regional Choice Award in three regions: Northwest, South Central, and Southwest, and Fragrance Award.
Created by Sylvia E & John C Gray.
Introduced by Dig Plants Company and Suntory Flowers.
“We are proud to recognize these exceptional roses for their outstanding beauty, fragrance, and resilience,” says Pat Shanley, Chairwoman of AGRS. “Each of these winners has demonstrated exceptional qualities that make them stand out as top performers in our rigorous testing program. These roses represent the best of the best, and we are excited to see the joy and beauty they bring to gardens across the country.”
The AGRS testing program is renowned for its thorough evaluation process, which assesses roses based on their performance in different regions, disease resistance, and overall health. The winners of the 2025 AGRS selections have excelled in all these areas, showcasing their ability to thrive and enchant in a variety of settings.
Gardeners, landscapers, and rose enthusiasts can look forward to adding these roses to their gardens, confident in the knowledge that they have been rigorously evaluated and proven to deliver exceptional beauty, fragrance, and resilience. The 2025 AGRS winners represent the pinnacle of achievement in the world of garden roses and serve as shining examples of horticultural excellence.
For more information about the 2025 AGRS winners and the American Garden Rose Selections program, please visit AmericanGardenRoseSelections.com.
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Announcing the 2025 Winners of the American Garden Rose Selections
